Aanne8, I had a sleep study done in a hospital but my sister had it done at home, personally I like the hospital someone does those wires for you and watches you all night but it's a personal thing. I think you may get slightly better results from a hospital but like you said he may be more comfortable at home even though its hard being comfortable. If he has sleep apnea either way will pick it up, good luck.

home sleep studies are said by the sleep disorders professionals to be not as good as those done in hospitals, but for a very nervous apnea sufferer, they much better than nothing

I went to the doctor and he hooked me up for the home study. Next day I went back, he unplugged me and read the black box, which indicated I needed to spend the night in a sleep lab...which turned out to be three nights....So I think the home hook up prepares or prevents you from the sleep lab visit.

My study was done at a sleep center, which would have been my preference if I had been given the option. However, my coworker is scheduled for a home study.

I could see how a home sleep study may sound better but I would think that the lab is the best place to go. No matter what, it's going to be uncomfortable. It's not your bed, there is some strange person hanging around (the tech :)) and let's not forget all of the wires they attach. When I had my first study, I was so uncomfortable (I'm a neurotic sleeper). The wires got tangled with my hair and drove me nuts. I couldn't fall asleep. But the second time, I knew the drill, put my hair up on top of my head and slept like a champ.

I've heard that if you have a tough time sleeping, the doctor can prescribe some Valium or a sleep aid to help you to fall asleep. So ask a lot of questions and let them know your situation. I'm sure they have seen it all and have several solutions for you. Good luck!

Well, an update. . . disappointing results. My husband's been diagnosed with sleep apnea, but it is considered MILD which means no extra help. Only diet & exercise advice, which I doubt he'll follow. So we are all stuck with the grumpy git, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde which my husband has turned into the last five years. . . :(!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anne8 did they say what his AHI was at the sleep study? Also I assume they monitored his oxygen levels. Mild sleep apnea is still a concern if he is not going to exercise and diet. This whole thing is a life style change, we should all be doing the right things for our health whether we have sleep apnea or not, the problem most people have is they are so tired from SA they can't be bothered exercising so it just goes round and round in circles. Sorry to hear about his diagnosis, I would have thought they could have given him a trial machine for at least a month to see if there was improvement in his grumpiness